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May 23, 2012 @ 8:56 pm
RT if you remember this classic by Patti LaBelle http://t.co/VXdoQrCe

May 23, 2012 @ 8:01 pm
RT if you remember this classic by alum Oleta Adams #EssenceFest #LiveSoul http://t.co/2VIq8d2s

May 23, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
Designer Tadashi Shoji talks about dressing Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. Let's look back at some most memorable looks http://t.co/F7KZBR3N

May 23, 2012 @ 4:48 pm
The Best of EMF: Naughty By Nature #OPP http://t.co/3E7drAvq

May 23, 2012 @ 3:42 pm
Happy Birthday to #EssenceFest alum Maxwell. What is your favorite song or performance by the sexy soul crooner? http://t.co/IBFRG3vz

May 23, 2012 @ 3:02 pm
Join @BeverlyBond, @mclyte and more at the free #EssenceFestESSENCE Block Party in Champions Square. Find out more here http://t.co/PPTTCa7S

May 23, 2012 @ 2:01 pm
Animals prints and fringed footwear were all the rage during our 2010 #EssenceFest. Let's look back and reminisce http://t.co/4I3IdYOP

May 23, 2012 @ 1:02 pm
Happy Belated 42th birthday to legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell. Check out some of her most fabulous looks here http://t.co/4Qa4I39o

May 23, 2012 @ 12:01 pm
Essence Fest Fact: Headline Mary J. Blige is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel and R & B.

May 23, 2012 @ 11:01 am
Don't forget to purchase your single day or weekend tickets for the 2012 #EssenceFest. Find tickets and packages here http://t.co/xOXKyaZr

May 23, 2012 @ 10:01 am
Congrats to #EssenceFest alums Kanye West and @beyonce for multiple nominations at the 2012 BET Awards. Win big! http://t.co/69eDob07

May 23, 2012 @ 9:01 am
Wednesday Eye Candy: That smile. That confidence. Yep that's President Barack Obama #Swag http://t.co/SvwyL2F1

May 23, 2012 @ 8:19 am
Hey gang! Happy Hump Day! I need a role call please. Where are you this morning and have you already packed your bags for #EssenceFest?

May 23, 2012 @ 8:01 am
The Best of #EssenceFest: Happy Hump Day! Let's make today DRAMA FREE! http://t.co/Th22P5YT

May 23, 2012 @ 7:01 am
Essence Empowerment Quote: "When you feel like your life's too hard just go have a talk with God."--Stevie Wonder

May 22, 2012 @ 9:00 pm
RT if you are in the mood for some classic @tonibraxton #EssenceFest http://t.co/zusGymGJ

May 22, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
Are you jealous of Wendy Williams' fake hair and boobs? Well she seems to think so. Speak on it http://t.co/473hFmx3

May 22, 2012 @ 6:01 pm
Who Got Next! Meet the next R & B sensation: singer-actor-model @Rotimi http://t.co/UrpcqY4v

May 22, 2012 @ 6:01 pm
Tell @essencemusic who's your best and you could win a VIP trip for 2 to #EssenceFest. Enter here http://t.co/zCXnnuKo

May 22, 2012 @ 5:01 pm
Join DJ @BeverlyBond and more at the free #EssenceFest Block Party in Champions Square each night. Find more info here http://t.co/OYVRvsFO